Mexicans Dance ‘Payaso de Rodeo’ After Tri’s Victory Despite Immigration Raids

Mexicans dance Payaso de Rodeo as peaceful protest

Over 50,000 fans at SoFi

Tri faces defensive challenges in Gold Cup

The song “Payaso de Rodeo” by the group Caballo Dorado has become a symbol of peaceful protest and unity for Mexicans in the United States, especially after the recent immigration raids ordered by Donald Trump’s administration.

Despite the political and social tension, more than 50,000 spectators gathered at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to support El Tri in their 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic during the Gold Cup.

Mexicans Dance ‘Payaso de Rodeo’ and It Becomes a Cultural and Brave Act Amid Uncertainty

After the match ended, Mexican fans not only celebrated the win, but also performed the choreographed dance steps to “Payaso de Rodeo” in the stadium parking lot, as shown in a video posted by Fox Deportes México.

With this act, El Tri’s supporters made it clear that they are not afraid and that they are an essential part of the Latino community in Los Angeles.

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Despite the difficult situation caused by the immigration raids in the United States, some Mexicans went to SoFi Stadium to support El Tri and later gathered to dance “Payaso de Rodeo.”
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— FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) June 15, 2025

Tri’s Context and Upcoming Matches

Javier Aguirre, the team’s coach, had stated that he is not “a spokesperson for Mexicans,” and the 3-2 win by El Tri was narrow, with some defensive lapses from the team.

The upcoming matches for El Tri will be:

June 18: Suriname vs Mexico at the Cowboys Stadium, Arlington.

June 22: Costa Rica vs Mexico at the Raiders Stadium, Las Vegas.

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